Tag Archives: thrift finds

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On the Block Projects

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Angie

I have a finished vintage inspired skirt to show you later but here’s a couple of things that are on the block in the mean time. I’m working on the Alexander Blouse from Burdastyle I’m making my blouse in this … Continue reading →

Posted in WIP | Tagged alexander blouse, burdastyle, resfashion, restyle, thrift finds | 7 Comments

Sentimental Heart Dress

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Angie

I used Burdastyle’s Fatina pattern to make this simple leaf print number. Here’s what the print looks like close up. Pretty cute! I made my own facing instead of using a bias binding which I didn’t have the fabric for … Continue reading →

Posted in Finished Products | Tagged burdastyle, fatina, thrift finds | 9 Comments

SSS Days 1-3

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Angie

Day 1 – I made this dress from Simplicity 7072. I love the simple retro shape with a fun gingham print! I didn’t like the darts so I used a different pattern in order to make princess seams which created … Continue reading →

Posted in Finished Products | Tagged apron, gingham, mod dress, redo, scarf dress, self-stitched september, simplicity 7072, thrift finds | 15 Comments

Vintage Swimwear In Progress

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Angie

So nowadays what girl isn’t dying for the perfect vintage swimsuit? I’ve been longing for the perfect suit but the ones available out there are soo expensive, which does not fit into my teeny wardrobe budget. Next best solution? Make … Continue reading →

Posted in WIP | Tagged pin up, simplicity 8251, summer wardrobe essentials, swimsuit, thrift finds, vintage | 16 Comments

Summer Essentials – Slightly Silly Pajamas

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Angie

See look I have been doing some sewing! I got my sewing machine back from my Granny a few days ago and it felt so nice to relax over the hum of my machine… I downloaded the Jane pattern from … Continue reading →

Posted in Finished Products | Tagged jane, pajamas, sewalong, summer essentials, thrift finds | 5 Comments

Sigh No More DIY Skirt

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Angie

So I suppose if you have been living under a rock somewhere you may not have seen this upcoming DIY from Anywho. Heres the starting dress. Got this potato sack for a buck and it still had the original tags … Continue reading →

Posted in Finished Products | Tagged Anywho, burberry, DIY, refashion, skirt, thrift finds | 37 Comments

Thrifting With Angie

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Angie

So I always wish I had someone to show off my finds to so I decided to start a weekly post showing off my weekly thrift finds. Heres what I picked up this week. Five spools of vintage ribbon. 50 … Continue reading →

Posted in Etc, Etc | Tagged alterations, dress, frames, ribbon, thrift finds | 14 Comments

The General Specific

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Angie

I picked this dress up at Buffalo Exchange a month or so ago and it was a bit priceier than what I usually spend on thrifting at $12 but I just love the ruffle at the neck and the print … Continue reading →

Posted in Finished Products | Tagged alterations, mini dress, refashion, ruffle, thrift finds | 18 Comments ← Older posts